Haiti Election Day(October, 25, 2015), Timeline of events

The turn out by the population was very high, much better than the previous election. Haitian Police proceeded in conducting a total of 234 arrests. A total of 13 guns were captured, along with 4 vehicles in irregular situation. One Police officer was placed in isolation because some mendates belonging to political parties were found on him.

The following is an hourly step by step on the day event:

4:00PM
The election ended. Still, some voters were still in line waiting to vote; they will be allowed to vote. The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) announced that all voters who are still in the waiting lines after the closing time, will be able to vote after this time. So far the election day is considered to be a success over the previous election day in Haiti.

3:00PM
Here is the video taken as Jean Bertrand ARISTIDE and Maryse Narcisse were voting on Election Day

VIDEO:
Jean Bertrand ARISTIDE and Maryse Narcisse Voting on Election Day

VIDEO:
A Ki Kle, Nan Ki Pot, Nan Ki Trou Nan sant biro vot Elie du Bois

At Voting center Elie Dubois, no key to open the the doors. The staff was obligated to break the doors open with rocks in order to facilitate voting

1:45:
In Ecole National Bokozel in Bokozel, St Marc, armed bandits entered two voting centers and took some ballot boxes with them. Some of the ballots, empty and completed were later found in the street near by.

12:55PM
Former President Jean Bertrand Aristide and Dr. Maryse Narcisse went to vote at the voting center in Lycee Jean Marie

PHOTO:
Jean Bertrand Aristide and Dr. Maryse Narcisse voting at the voting center in Lycee Jean Marie

PHOTO:
Here is Michel Martelly Voting on October 25, 2015

12: NOON - VIDEO:
Voting in Petion Ville, Haiti, le 25 octobre 2015

VIDEO:
Haiti Election Video - Ecole Nationale République du Panama

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Here is a Video of the Election 2015 morning at Lycée Nationale de Pétion ville

11:30AM We learned that 2 members of Political Parties "Pitit Desalin" and "Verite" have been arrested in the locality of Pilate. It is also reported that some people have started a protest that was dispersed by the Police in Pilate.

In St Michel de l'Attalaye, policemade three(3) arrests found in possession of 4 mandates of different political parties

In Petit-Goâve, 17 people were arrested. There are suspicions that these people came from the Haitian capital. They are being detained at Petit-Goâve Police Station

11:AM;
Here is a picture of candidate Eric Jean-Baptiste as he is voting on October 25, 2015

11:AM
Voting Center Secretary arrested in Grand Riviere du Nord
In Grand Riviere du Nord, arrest by the police of a Voting Center Secretary in the voting center. He was caught destroying mendate given to some political parties. Also in Dondon, people were destroying elected lists.

11:AM Here is a picture of a Drones Surveillance spotted in Haiti sky during the Election

10:30AM Here is candidate :
Jude Célestin on the way to vote at Lycée Nationale Pétion-Ville:

10:15AM: In Petit Goave, shots could be heard. Some bandits are throwing stones. However, this did not stop the population from turning in mass to vote. It is reported that there is a long line of close to two (2) miles of voter waiting for their turn to vote. They are waiting under the sun. The situation is still under control by the Police

9:40AM Ballot stuffing attempt reported at Lycee Jean Mary Vincent voting Center. An individual with several ballots already filled out was attempted to conduct Ballot stuffing at Lycee Jean Mary Vincent voting Center. Other voters were able to inform the Police present at the center. No information is available as to whom he wanted to commit this crime for or the number of times he intended to vote. This incident is currently under investigation

9:20AM: In Eglise Notre Dame De Caridad, in Carrefour Feuilles Port-au-Prince, there are 12 Voting centers. There are no privacy for the voters to cast their ballots. Anyone can observe what any voter makes.

8:50AM In 11 Voting centers in the city of Ouanaminth, no material available. News reporters were barred from entering the center.

8:40AM Two individuals arrested In Dedune. Carlo Estard candidate for Deputee in Lester under the banner of Haiti en Action and Voting Center Supervisor Claude jean Charles. They are both in Police custody. The Supervisor of the center is accused for allowing Carlo Estard to vote several times.

8:30AM: In Borgne, North department individuals burned materials in 4 voting centers. as a result, not municipal election in several voting center in Borgne. Bandit sat on fire material that were headed to those centers. Voters for the affected voting centers will not be able to vote today for municipal candidates. CEP made arrangement for them to vote for the President but not until 1:00AM. The municipal election will be conducted at a later date

8:00am: Major delay in Voting Center at Argentine Bellegarde School. Materials such as inks, ballots are already in place. However, there are no tables or chairs to place the materials. All the personnel is present. This is two hours of delay. The voters are outside waiting.

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